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/ 5191 days ago

Future Of Fox Soccer Report Uncertain After Fox Sports World Canada Plans to Shut Down

The future of the popular nightly soccer highlights show Fox Soccer Report is up in the air after Shaw Media recently announced that its Fox Sports World Canada network will cease broadcasting on April 30, 2012. "We are currently in discussions with Fox Soccer Channel in the US, however, about the possibility of continuing to […]

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/ 5191 days ago

FIFA Street TV Ad Starring Wayne Rooney, Lionel Messi And Co.

EA Sports has unveiled their TV ad for FIFA Street, the video game that features 5-a-side games, mind bending soccer tricks and more. The TV ad for FIFA Street is certainly eyeopening. It makes pretty compelling viewing, and features some great tricks by virtual players including Wayne Rooney, Lionel Messi and others. FIFA Street will […]

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MLS '12 Preview – Toronto F.C.

TEAM: Toronto F.C. COACH: Aron Winter LAST SEASON: 6 – 13 – 15 = 33 points, 8th Place Eastern, 16th Overall TWITTER HASHTAG: #TFC Could the overhaul be nearing completion in Toronto? 2011 must have been a frustrating season for supporters of the Reds. January saw the appointment of former Ajax midfielder Aron Winter as […]

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/ 5192 days ago

Goal-line Technology in England: A Retrospect from 2032

Editor's note: The following is a fictitious look into the future to see what impact the introduction of goal-line technology may have on English football: 2012 On July 25 2012, FIFA introduced goal-line technology in a new regulation covering all professional leagues throughout Europe. In a bid to win the next presidency; Sepp Blatter described the […]

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/ 5192 days ago

Fantasy Premier League Tips: March 6, 2012

1. Resurrection- Two games, two deficits, two wins. Suddenly Arsenal have fight, suddenly Arsenal have character. With Andrey Arshavin gone, the media must identify a new scapegoat. Thus far, the Gunners have denied them. Rosicky is approaching his Dortmund form, Walcott is scoring goals and Robin van Persie continues to avoid injury. Wenger is less gaunt, […]

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/ 5192 days ago

4 Mobile Apps For Soccer Fans: ESPNsoccernet, Live Score Addicts, Eurosport and ScoreMobile FC

You are on the go, nowhere near a television but you want to keep up with the latest soccer scores on your smartphone. What app should you use? Besides FOX Soccer 2Go, here are 4 apps that you definitely need to take a look at. ESPNsoccernet Free, available on iPhone; Android app coming soon. ESPN […]

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ESPN Announces Plans for Euro 2012 Coverage for Viewers in the United States

ESPN today announced its plans for coverage of the Euro 2012 tournament. For the first time, ESPN will have pre-match, half-time and post-match coverage of each of the 31 games. The opening and final matches will each have a 30-minute pre-game show, while all of the other Euro 2012 matches will feature a 15-minute pre-game […]

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/ 5193 days ago

MLS '12 Preview – Sporting Kansas City

Name: Sporting Kansas City Coach: Peter Vermes Last Year: 13-9-12 51 Pts 1st Eastern Conference, 4th Overall Hashtag: #SportingKC The opening of Livestrong Sporting Park last year was another wonderful moment in the history of Major League Soccer. At the same time, it was a wonderful moment for those on either side of the Kansas/Missouri […]

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/ 5193 days ago

FOX Soccer's Kyle Martino Joins NBC Sports Network: No Great Loss

The entry of NBC Sports Network into the coverage of soccer has resulted in a few changes in the landscape. Today, the Associated Press reported that Kyle Martino is joining NBC Sports as their lead analyst for Major League Soccer coverage. This follows after ESPN announced late last week that Kasey Keller has joined their […]

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/ 5193 days ago

Did Milan Make a Mistake Holding on to Alexandre Pato?

Alexandre Pato was linked on a number of occasions with potential transfers to Spain and England as well as French club PSG. The figures which were discussed ranged from £35 to £45 million. Milan seemed reluctant to release Pato and the young Brazilian remained with the club. However, with the striker suffering from one injury […]

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Pay Attention Liverpool and Spurs, It’s All Down to How You Finish

Arsenal and Manchester United emerged as the big victors from the weekend not because of their superior attacking play, but because their forwards were clinical in front of goal. While Liverpool and Tottenham can claim to be unlucky, they only have themselves to blame for failing to take their many chances. In a number ways, […]

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/ 5193 days ago

Fulham 5-0 Wolves: Bobby Who? Wanderers Schooled by Five Star Cottagers

Welcome to management Mr Connor! With the statue of the late Michael Jackson standing boldly outside the venue for Sunday’s Premier League showdown, Wolves’ new boss Terry Connor is left staring down the barrel of some wholesale changes; ‘starting with the man in the mirror!’ After an encouraging battling point on the road against Newcastle […]

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/ 5193 days ago

Leeds United's Ken Bates and Neil Warnock: A Match Made in Purgatory

Kenneth William Bates is a man Leeds United fans have unfortunately come to know very well over the past several years. Even the highest profile of owners has drawn the ire of their fans for various reasons. But no one seems to do it the way that Mr. Bates has. From his puzzling sales of […]

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/ 5193 days ago

How Important is Lionel Messi to Barcelona?

Some fans and pundits, particularly in Argentina, have on several occasions claimed that Lionel Messi saves his best performances for Barcelona. The Argentine wizard has responded with a hat-trick against Switzerland to secure a 3-1 win for his country. Then there are those who attribute Messi’s success with Barca to the presence of Xavi and […]

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Stevan Jovetic is Fiorentina's Future

Despite facing criticism, Serie A has seen a number of established and emerging stars in recent years. Zlatan Ibrahimovic's return to Italy after a brief spell with Barcelona shows the peninsula can still attract top quality players. With the presence of stars such as Andrea Pirlo, Robinho and Wesley Sneijder, Serie A can still be […]